Albums released on 21 July
2017 · 10 YEARS
Lust For Life
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey delivers a sprawling 16-track diary of California life. The 2017 release balances cinematic melancholy with a modern, hazy hip-hop aesthetic.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Appetite For Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses arrived in 1987 with a volatile debut that defined the Sunset Strip. It captures a raw, lethal intensity born from street-level grit and hard rock swagger.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Don't Tap The Glass
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator fuses electronic, soul, and hip-hop into a dense, layered project. This 2025 release reflects a meticulous approach to genre-blending that bridges introspective rap with pop hooks.
1964 · 63 YEARS
The Sidewinder
Lee Morgan
Lee Morgan hit the charts in 1964 with a hard bop record that moved hips. The title track’s infectious boogaloo rhythm provided a crucial financial lifeline for Blue Note.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Master Of Reality
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath solidified their dark reputation with this 1971 release. It features sludge-heavy riffs born from downtuned guitars and a murky, industrial-inspired atmosphere.
2023 · 4 YEARS
The Ballad Of Darren
Blur
Blur reunites for a 2023 exploration of aging and long-term friendship. The record trades the high-octane pace of their earlier work for a mature, reflective sensibility.
1969 · 58 YEARS
Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Blind Faith represents a 1969 experiment in the new supergroup format. It captures virtuosos from Cream and Traffic searching for a new musical language in a changing landscape.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Starcatcher
Greta Van Fleet
Greta Van Fleet leans into mythological storytelling and vintage warmth on this 2023 release. It prioritizes the grit of live performance over studio perfection.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Landing On Water
Neil Young
Neil Young dismantled his folk-rock identity in 1986 with this synthesizer-heavy experiment. It remains a polarizing turn toward a cold, mechanical aesthetic.
1982 · 45 YEARS
The Fun Boy Three
Fun Boy Three
Fun Boy Three crafted a skeletal, haunting sound in 1982. Abandoning the chaos of their previous band, they focused on minimalist percussion and sparse, eerie arrangements.
1986 · 41 YEARS
Animal Magic
The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys delivered a 1986 breakthrough defined by jazz-inflected horns and sharp, political lyrics. It captures the high-gloss aesthetic of mid-eighties British pop.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Josephine
Magnolia Electric Co.
Magnolia Electric Co. crafted a poignant 2009 record steeped in classic Americana. It serves as a final, heart-on-sleeve statement characterized by raw, honest songwriting.
1984 · 43 YEARS
In The Studio
The Special AKA
The Special AKA shifted toward a somber, experimental direction for this 1984 release. It is known for a global anthem that became a rallying cry against apartheid.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Tough All Over
John Cafferty And The Beaver Brown Band
Tough All Over is a mid-eighties record focused on blue-collar storytelling. It relies on a polished, radio-ready approach to craft anthems suitable for long drives.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Strays
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction ended a decade-long hiatus with this 2003 release. It features a polished, modern production style that moves away from their nineties aesthetic.
1992 · 35 YEARS
House Of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics)
House Of Pain
House Of Pain brought Irish-American identity to the forefront of the 1992 hip-hop scene. The record blends neighborhood pride with aggressive, boom-bap production.
1981 · 46 YEARS
All Alone Am I
Timi Yuro
Timi Yuro delivered powerful, gut-wrenching performances on this 1981 collection. She turned pop standards into deeply personal, tear-stained confessions.
1987 · 40 YEARS
You Boyz Make Big Noize
Slade
Slade delivered a final, high-energy blast of glam rock in 1987. The record features the stomp and singalong choruses that defined the band's long career.
1986 · 41 YEARS
El DeBarge
El DeBarge
El DeBarge defined mid-eighties R&B with this polished, soul-infused debut. It showcases his signature falsetto over a mix of danceable funk and intimate ballads.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Romantique
Taeko Ohnuki, Taeko Ohnuki
Taeko Ohnuki shifted toward an experimental, moody sound on this 1980 release. It marks a transition from city pop to a sophisticated, synthesizer-led art-pop style.